This week, Eileen G'Sell delves into the complex history of glamour as a form of protest in fashion and beauty culture. She argues that while glamour can be seen as superficial, it also has deep roots in human desire and self-transformation.

In India, contemporary artists are reclaiming Urdu script to counter Islamophobia, using it not just for writing but as an artistic medium. Faiza Hasan’s work is a poignant blend of personal history and cultural resistance.

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has been documented by young women like Dr Eithar Khairy and Ikram Mohammed, who use their skills to highlight the daily struggles and resilience of ordinary people caught in the crossfire.

In Texas, landscape architect Diane Jones Allen discusses the lesser-known history of maroon communities—groups of runaway slaves who formed autonomous settlements. She emphasizes the need for this hidden history to be acknowledged, especially regarding Black marronage and sovereignty.

Activists have gone further in New York City with a giant balloon effigy of Elon Musk, symbolizing resistance against what they see as a harmful company. This piece challenges not just one individual but the broader culture that normalizes such entities.